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Chief Havoc took advantage of his clear pace edge, leading throughout as the 2-5 favorite in the $147,000, Grade II Swaps Stakes, the feature of Thursday's holiday program at Betfair Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif.

Making only his second appearance in a graded race, the son of Giant's Causeway dispatched of three other 3-year-olds to win by 2½ lengths under jockey Rafael Bejarano over Tiz a Minister. For his third career victory, Chief Havoc completed the 11⁄8 miles in 1:50.17 on the Cushion Track surface. Long shot Dice Flavor and Java's War, whose last start resulted in a ...